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EndsemNov 20242019 patternBE Civil

Air Pollution and Control (APC) SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 2024

All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
401004A
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Endsem
Session
Nov 2024
Max. marks
70
Time
2½ Hours
Semester
VII
Paper code
[6354]-465

Printed for: B.E. (Civil)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Solve Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
  2. Figures to the right side indicate full marks.
  3. Draw neat figures wherever necessary.
  4. Assume suitable data if necessary.
  5. Use of scientific calculators is allowed.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Enlist various methods of sampling particulate matter and explain any one in detail.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain the purpose of ambient air sampling.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Write a short note on High volume sampler with sketch.

      Also asked:May 2025 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Write in a tabular form National ambient air quality standard (NAAQS)specified by central pollution control board (CPCB).

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain Stack monitoring in details with a neat sketch.

      [6]
    3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [6]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      State the Basic equation of Emission estimation.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·Nov 2023 ·May 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain types of air quality models.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Deliberate the strengths and limitations of AERMOD model USEPA.

      Also asked:Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Write a short note on air quality modelling.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain Emission inventory framework developed by CPCB.

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Compare the physical, statistical and deterministic air quality models. 2

      Also asked:May 2024 ·May 2023

      [6]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      Calculate the minimum size of the particle that will be removed with100% efficiency from a settling chamber for the following data: i) Horizontal velocity – 0.25 m/s ii) Particle Density - 2500 kg/m 3 iii) Chamber: Length -7.5 m, height -1.5 m iv) Viscosity of air -1.9 ×10 –5 kg/m s. (v) Gas Density –1.0888 kg/m 3 The settling chamber will be operated under quiescent conditions.

      Also asked:Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    2. b)

      Write a note on electrostatic precipitator on mechanism, working principle & applications.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      Explain the measures for controlling the emission from mobile sources.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [5]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      State the working principle, advantages and disadvantages of fabric filter as a particulate control equipment.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    2. b)

      Describe the factors responsible for selection of particulate control equipment.

      Also asked:May 2024 ·May 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is carbon sequestration? Enlist the types, explain any one.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [5]

  7. Q7

    1. a)

      Enlist methods for odour pollution control. Explain any one in detail.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [5]
    2. b)

      Explain sick building syndrome with causes and its preventive measures.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]
    3. c)

      What is active and passive sampler? Explain with advantages and disadvantages.

      Also asked:Nov 2023

      [6]

  8. Q8

    1. a)

      What are the causes and effects of indoor air pollution?

      Also asked:Nov 2025 ·May 2025 ·Nov 2023 ·Nov 2022

      [5]
    2. b)

      Explain use of plants for indoor air quality improvement.

      [6]
    3. c)

      Enumerate the odorous materials with respect to following industries i) Fertilizer ii) Petroleum iii) Chemical … … …

      [6]